2013-2018 Ford C-MAX Remote Start Systems

Start your Ford C-MAX from the comfort of your home using your existing Ford keyless remote, or go beyond the distance your OEM remotes provide with a set of long-range remotes and boost your ability to remote start it from up to 2000' away, and have the remote power to start your vehicle from the checkout line or when it's parked down the block!

System Compatibility: 2013-2018 Ford C-Max

Industry-Leading Quality. SAE Certified. Professional OEM-Grade Systems.

► Designed & Assembled by Professional Installers for the Novice DIY Installer ◄

2013-2018 Ford C-Max Remote Start Installation Overview

• ► Required: 2 Ford OEM keys or aftermarket OEM equivalent replacements are required for system-to-vehicle programming. Cloned key replacements will not work. You must have 2 keys to the vehicle that have been separately programmed to the vehicle (a.k.a. Ford PATS keys).
   
• 3 Plugs to Vehicle T-Harness Installation: 2 plug-in connections on the steering column at the key cylinder assembly under the lower steering column cover and one at the vehicle's OBD2 diagnostic connector.
   
• No OBD2 Port Blocking: You won't lose normal access to your vehicle's OBD2 port.
   
• No Computer Programming or Hard-Wiring Involved.
   
• Step-by-Step Illustrated Installation Guide.
   
• YouTube Demo Installation Videos.
   
• Installer Testimonials

2013-2018 C-Max Remote Start Features

• Activation Choice: Activated by pressing your existing Ford OEM Keyless Entry Remote's Lock button 3 times or by pressing Lock/Unlock/Lock (silent activation). Option provided during checkout.
   
• 15-Minute Remote Start Run Time (standard). Shorter and longer run times are an option during checkout.
   
• Active Keyless Entry: You won't lose your ability to remotely unlock the vehicle's doors while it's running.
   
• Remote Start Canceling: You can shut down the remote starter sooner the same way you activated it.
   
• Key Takeover: The remote starter stays running when the driver's door is opened. You won't have to manually restart the vehicle.
   
• Automatic Heat/AC Activation.

Safe & Secure Operation

• Brake Pedal Monitoring for Security: If the brake pedal is stepped on before the ignition is turned on, the remote starter will shut down.
   
• OEM Hood-Pin Monitoring for Safety: The system will not activate when the vehicle's hood is open.
   
• SAE-Certified Components. OEM-grade, that meet all OEM industry safety standards.

Fortin™ Long-Range Remotes Upgradeable

• Looking for more range than what your factory remotes provide? Boost this system to work from up to 2000' away with Fortin's RFK-411 long-range remote upgrade kit.
   
• Easily upgrade this system any time during or after installation. Upgrade is offered during checkout. 
   
• Upgrade kit includes 2 x Fortin RFK411 1-Button remote transmitters (as pictured), an extended-range plug-in antenna, and cable.
   
• All plug-in upgrade, no hardwiring required.
   
• Remotes to system step-by-step programming guide and owners/operators manual. 
   
• Control START/STOP operation from up to 2000' away.
   
• IC and FCC Certified. FM 433MHz Operating Frequency.

All Door Alarm & Impact Sensor Protection Option*

Alarm your vehicle's doors and contents and detect high impacts made to your vehicle.

• Upgrade to provide your vehicle with all entrance alarm and vibration sensor protection.
   
• Pulse's your vehicle's horn and flash the parking lights after any of the vehicle's doors are opened or high impacts are made to the vehicle.
   
• Alarm your vehicle's doors and its valuable contents from unauthorized intrusions. 
   
• Impact sensor alarm. Alarm your vehicle from being jacked up or towed away and any high impacts made to the vehicle.
   
• Active Arming: Turns ON/OFF automatically using your existing Ford keyless entry remotes.
   
• Minimal additional connections to the vehicle are required.
   
• *The vehicle security option is only available during purchase and offered during checkout and cannot be added later after installation.

2-Year "Red-Carpet" Warranty

• Best Warranty in the Industry: Though it's highly unlikely you would ever need warranty service for a Fortin system, in the rare event, once one of our techs determines the problem, we will email you a prepaid return shipping label for the part we are replacing at no expense to you; all replacement costs are covered under your warranty for a period of 2 years from the date of delivery.
   
• Once you mail your return and our auto-tracking confirms the shipment, we will send you out your replacement while your return is still in transit. No waiting several weeks for a warranty exchange.
   

QC Performance Guarantee

• If within 45 days from the date of delivery you're not totally satisfied with the quality received on delivery or performance after installation, just put everything back into the original box, send us an email or give us a call, and one of our technicians will email you a prepaid return shipping label at no cost to you. You will receive a full refund with no restocking fees.

Technical Support

• Available by phone, email, through our online Live Tech Chat, or YouTube channel 7 days a week.
   
• Electronic components made by Fortin Electronic Systems in Canada.
   
• All systems are assembled, vehicle-specific CAD programmed, and QC'd with T-harnesses made in our facility in Michigan.
   
• This system is NOT compatible with any other vehicles other than the model years indicated above.
   
• Installer Testimonials
   

Fortin™ EVO-START™ LTE Compatible

• Have the luxury of unlimited range to remotely start, lock, and unlock your vehicle's doors using your smartphone with Fortin's EVO-START LTE smartphone interface/app. Upgrade any time after installation (direct sales and monthly/yearly service fees required). Additional connections may be required. Learn more here.
   

Complete Line of Ford Vehicle-Specific Remote Start Systems